December is a lot more than just Christmas. This last month of the Western year is a great month to reflect, spend time with family, and celebrate strange and unique holidays! Holidays are a lot of fun. Some stretch for the whole month, while others only run for a week or even just a day. You’ve likely noticed that there are whole days dedicated to strange things, like kissing cats or wearing two socks at the same time. This is no different in December. Interestingly, though, national days and weeks aren’t always established by the government. Instead, anyone can come up with a holiday and spread it around! With that being said, here we have a comprehensive list of all holidays celebrated in December.
December 1
On December 1st, Antarctica Day is Celebrated.
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During the first day of December, multiple holidays are celebrated. For instance, you can celebrate:
- National Christmas Lights Day
- Antarctica Day
- World Aids Day
- National Eat a Red Apple Day
- Rosa Parks Day
- National Pie Day
- National Peppermint Bark Day
- Day Without Art Day
- National Cookie Cutter Day
December 2
December 2nd is National Mutt Day.
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On December 2nd, the festivities continue. Listed below are holidays and national days that fall on the second of December.
- National Mutt Day
- Special Education Day
- National Play Outside Day
- National Build Joy Day
- Candle Day
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
- National Fritters Day
- Walt Disney Day
December 3
World Pear Day is on December 3rd.
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Next is December 3rd, when you can celebrate the following national days and holidays:
- Make a Gift Day
- National Deal Week
- Let’s Hug Day
- World Pear Day
- National Roof Over Your Head Day
- International Day of Persons With Disabilities
December 4
International
Cheetah
Day falls on December 4.
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On December 4th, there are a lot of things to celebrate. Keep reading to discover some national days.
- International Cheetah Day
- National Cookie Day
- National Sock Day
- Santa’s List Day
- National Dice Day
- Wear Brown Shoes Day
- International Day of Banks
- Wildlife Conservation Day
December 5
Bathtub Party Day is celebrated on December 5th.
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The next day on our list, December 5, is also filled with national days and holidays like:
- Day of the Ninja
- Bathtub Party Day
- World Soil Day
- National Blue Jeans Day
- World Trick Shot Day
- Krampusnacht
- International Volunteer Day
- Krampusnacht
December 6
National Miners Day is on December 6.
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The following days national days and holidays fall on December 6:
- National Miners Day
- National Day Of Remembrance And Action On Violence Against Women
- St. Nicholas Day
- National Microwave Oven Day
- National Gazpacho Day
- Mitten Tree Day
- Put Your Own Shoes on Day
December 7
National Joy Day is on December 7th.
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Continuing our list of holidays celebrated in December is the seventh of the month. On this day, we can celebrate:
- National Slime Day
- National Cotton Candy Day
- Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
- National Letter Writing Day
- National Joy Day
- International Civil Aviation Day
December 8
The best time to eat brownies is on National Brownie Day.
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On December 8, many national days are celebrated like:
- National Brownie Day
- National Blue Collar Day
- Word Choral Day
- National Salesperson Day
- Pretend To Be a Time Traveler Day
December 9
December 9th is National Llama Day.
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On December 9th, the following national days and holidays are celebrated:
- National Llama Day
- World Pastry Day
- World Techno Day
- National Christmas Card Day
- Green Monday
December 10
Many things are celebrated on December 10th, including Nobel Prize Day and Human Rights Day.
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On December 10th, you can celebrate the following national days and holidays:
- National Lager Day
- Dewey Decimal System Day
- Jane Addams Day
- Human Rights Day
- Nobel Prize Day
December 11
International Mountain Day is on December 11th. To celebrate, you can visit and climb a mountain.
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On the following day, we can celebrate things like:
- Green Monday
- UNICEF Birthday
- National App Day
- National Have a Bagel Day
- International Mountain Day
- National Noodle Ring Day
- National Stretching Day
December 12
On National Gingerbread House Day, you can spend the day decorating incredible gingerbread houses.
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December 12th has a lot of fun national days. You can spend the day decorating gingerbread houses and your home with poinsettia flowers. Listed below are the national days and holidays of December 12:
- Gingerbread House Day
- National Poinsettia Day
- National Ding-A-Ling Day
- International Universal Health Coverage Day
- National Ambrosia Day
December 13
National Violin Day lands on December 13.
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Nearing the middle of the month is December 13. On this day, the following delicious national days are held:
- National Cocoa Day
- National Day of the Horse
- National Guard Birthday
- Lost & Found Day
- National Cream Cheese Frosting Day
- National Violin Day
December 14
December 14 is Monkey Day.
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On December 14, there aren’t as many national days, but they are still important! You can spend your day learning about monkeys and the many conservation efforts underway. Other national days include:
- National Free Shipping Day
- National Bouillabaisse Day
- Roast Chestnuts Day
December 15
December 15 is National Cupcake Day.
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So, what national days exist on December 15? They are listed below. On the same day, you can bake delicious cupcakes, decorate an ugly Christmas sweater, and drink delicious tea.
- National Cupcake Day
- Bill of Rights Day
- National Cat Herders Day
- National Wear Your Pearls Day
- National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
- International Tea Day
December 16
On December 16, we can celebrate things like National Chocolate Covered Anything Day.
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Next is December 16, which is filled with unique and silly national days. On this day, you can celebrate:
- National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
- Stupid Toy Day
- National Barbie and Barney Backlash Day
- National Underdog Day
- National Wreaths Across America Day
December 17
National Maple Syrup Day is on December 17.
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December 17 is a fun day with many things to celebrate and appreciate. Here, we have some incredible national days. Do you celebrate any of these?
- Wright Brothers Day
- Pan American Aviation Day
- National Maple Syrup Day
December 18
National Twin Day shares a date with Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day.
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Have you ever heard of silly national days like Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day? This funny holiday lands on December 18. Other national days you can enjoy on December 18 include:
- National Twin Day
- Bake Cookies Day
- National Roast Suckling Pig Day
- International Migrants Day
- World Arabic Language Day
December 19
This day is National Oatmeal Muffin Day, Hard Candy Day, and National Emo Day.
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December 19th also represents many national days. On this day, you can celebrate things like:
- National Oatmeal Muffin Day
- Look For an Evergreen Day
- National Emo Day
- National Hard Candy Day
December 20
One of the best days to go caroling is December 20th, also known as Go Caroling Day.
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Following December 19th, many other holidays start. For instance, on December 20th, the following national days are celebrated:
- International Human Solidarity Day
- Go Caroling Day
- Games Day
- National Sangria Day
December 21
World Snowboard Day is on December 21.
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December 21st is near Christmas, so you can imagine how many people rush to buy gifts and decorate. Christmas, though, is just a small part of the month. On December 21st, the national days feel endless. They include
- National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day
- Anne Frank & Samantha Smith Day
- Humbug Day
- International Dalek Remembrance Day
- National Short Girl Appreciation Day
- National Flashlight Day
- Ribbon Candy Day
- National French Fried Shrimp Day
- National Crossword Puzzle Day
- Winter Solstice
- World Snowboard Day
- National Coquito Day
- National Re-Gifting Day
- Yule
- Look on the Bright Side Day
December 22
If you like swapping cookies with friends, don’t miss National Cookie Exchange Day.
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December 22 has no shortage of national days and holidays. On this day, you can celebrate things like:
- National Cookie Exchange Day
- National Short Person Day
- Forefathers’ Day
- National Date Nut Bread Day
December 23
December 23 is National Pfeffernusse Day, perfect for pfeffernusse lovers.
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Next on our list is December 23, a festive day. Don’t miss out on the following celebrations:
- National Roots Day
- Festivus
- National Pfeffernusse Day
December 24
December 24 is Christmas Eve. However, you can also celebrate Last Minute Shoppers Day, which is connected to Christmas.
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- Christmas Eve
- Last Minute Shoppers Day
December 25
Christmas Day is on December 25, the day after Christmas Eve. Also on this day is National Pumpkin Day.
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Christmas Day is on December 25. While some people spend their day unwrapping gifts, eating delicious foods, and spending time with family, other national days are highlighted. Interestingly, on December 25 is
- National Pumpkin Pie Day
December 26
December 26 is National Candy Cane Day and Day of Goodwill.
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The day after Christmas is a great time to relax and breathe. You get a small break before it’s time to get ready for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. So, what holidays are celebrated on December 26? The national days are listed below.
- National Whiners Day
- National Candy Cane Day
- The Start of Kwanza
- Day of Goodwill
- National Thank You Note Day
- Boxing Day
December 27
To celebrate December 27, you can cut out snowflakes from paper and visit the zoo.
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December 27th is a fun time. On this day, the following holidays are celebrated:
- Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day
- Visit the Zoo Day
- International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
- National Fruitcake Day
December 28
National Short Film Day is on December 28.
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Next on our list of all of the holidays in December is the 28th of the month. On December 28, the following holidays are celebrated:
- National Download Day
- National Short Film Day
- Pledge of Allegiance Day
- National Call-a-Friend Day
- Holy Innocents Day
- National Card Playing Day
December 29
On December 29, you can celebrate Tick Tock Day.
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December 29 is close to the end of the Western year and is filled with celebrations. Some national days that land on this day are:
- Still, Need To Do Day
- International Cello Day
- Tick Tock Day
- No Interruptions Day
December 30
National Bacon Day is on December 30.
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Nearing the end is December 30, where you can celebrate national days and holidays like:
- National Bacon Day
- Falling Needles Family Fest Day
- National Resolution Planning Day
December 31
New Year’s Eve is on December 31st.
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The last day of the year is December 31st, also known as New Year’s Eve. But who says New Year’s Eve is all there is to celebrate? Other national days and holidays on December 31 are:
The last day of the year is December 31st, also known as New Year’s Eve. But who says New Year’s Eve is all there is to celebrate? Other national days and holidays on December 31 are:
- Make Up Your Mind Day
- Unlucky Day
- No Interruptions Day
- National Champagne Day
- Universal Hour of Peace
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